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Old Apr 24, 2018, 6:46 pm
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jix
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
OK had a quick weekend stay there just to review. In summary it's a OK hotel comparable to the Sheraton nearby but just newer, it's more of a nicer Four points.

Parking

The structure next to the hotel has dedicate parking spots available and is also shared with shops near by. There doesn't seem to have any parking ticket issued or license plate registration enforcement, but the hotel charges $20 per night for the parking and they will ask upon check-in, so it's more of just an honor system.

Check-in / Lobby
3 desk available while only 1 has agent manning when I arrived at 4pm, with another guest in front of me. Booked a base room and got upgraded to club room (4th floor), there were a few suites available at check in but the agent said they're fully booked so whatever, at least the hotel is new.


There is a bar and restaurant at the lobby, but didn't see many people there most of the time. Additionally a Ruth Chris is set to open soon.

Room
M Club is located on the 4th floor as well as the club rooms. The 2 beds room seem to have connecting doors so it may be noisy. Design wise it's standard Marriott with a couch by the bed and they kept the desk setup. There is no closet so it's open concept where you hang your clothes in the open area above the fridge. TV has Youtube and Netflix setup and the one good thing is the vast number of power outlet available in the room. 10 USB and at least 12+ power outlets in the room. Bathroom is basic with shower only and just reminded me of four points/aloft except better soft products, water pressure is rather weak and temperature locked to moderately hot. Bed was comfortable but positioned low for some reason.


Club

It's a very nicely decorated lounge with 2 computers and printer and fireplace, but poor soft product (food and drink). The fridge is stocked with canned drinks and there are some snacks and fruit at ~5pm but empty by 7pm and never got restocked. Breakfast is open from 6:30am to 10am and it's just basic continental. I just went there to take pictures and left to get proper breakfast at restaurants nearby.




Pool and Gym
Both the pool and gym are already opened and the equipments in the gym are brand new so that's good. The pool is located on the 3rd floor and is an infinity pool (per the website description) but I really don't see anything fancy about it, plus the window is blocked off so there's nothing to see. There is a water jet function tho that adds resistance to swimming. There's also a balcony/patio outside the pool.




Lastly
I wasn't overly impressed by the hotel, even though it's only my second Marriott properties. I guess my expectation was set too high by Taipei Marriott from 2 years ago. I would pick this hotel over Four Points or Courtyard but the Sheraton nearby is still better in terms of lounge offer, room size (mostly suites to start) and similar price point.
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